The Houston Texans will be one of the youngest teams in the NFL in 2025. CJ Stroud and Will Anderson lead the young core, and the team got younger after adding its 2025 draft class.
Top 10 Youngest Active Players on the Houston Texans
1) Jaylin Smith, Cornerback | age 21
Jaylin Smith was Houston’s second pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He entered the NFL after four years at USC. Smith posted 59 tackles, two pass breakups, and two interceptions in 2024.
2) Calen Bullock, Safety | age 22
The Texans’ third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Calen Bullock, played in every game as a rookie. He was tied for the team lead in interceptions with five and totaled 54 tackles and 11 pass breakups.
3) Blake Fisher, Tackle | age 22
Blake Fisher was Houston’s second pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft and made seven starts as a rookie. He and the entire Texans’ offensive line will need to bounce back after a rough 2024.
4) Jaylen Reed, Safety | age 22
Jaylen Reed played all four college years at Penn State and saved his best season for 2024. The safety totaled 98 tackles, seven for loss, three pass breakups, three interceptions, and one pick-six en route to Penn State’s College Football Playoff semifinal appearance.
5) Kamari Lassiter, Cornerback | age 22
The team’s first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, Kamari Lassiter, started all but three games as a rookie. He totaled 58 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and three interceptions last season.
6) Jayden Higgins, Wide Receiver | age 22
The first Iowa State receiver taken by Houston in the 2025 NFL Draft, Jayden Higgins joins the team after two strong seasons as a Cyclone. In 2024, Higgins posted 87 catches, 1,183 yards, and nine touchdowns.
7) Kyonte Hamilton, Defensive Tackle | age 22
Kyonte Hamilton was the Texans’ first pick in the seventh round in the 2025 NFL Draft after four years at Rutgers. A solid contributor his first three seasons, Hamilton popped off for 36 tackles, five for loss, and four sacks in 2024.
8) K.C. Ossai, Linebacker | age 22
KC Ossai joins the Texans as an undrafted free agent from Louisiana. Ossai was a steady performer for the Ragin’ Cajuns his first three years before leading the Sun Belt Conference in solo tackles last season with 57. He posted 115 total tackles, an interception, and a half sack.
9) Jaylin Noel, Wide Receiver | age 22
The other Iowa State receiver drafted by the Texans, Jaylin Noel, improved his stats all four years as a Cyclone. In 2024, Noel posted career highs in catches (80), yards (1,194), and touchdowns (eight).
10) Aireontae Ersery, Tackle | age 23
Houston’s second pick in the second round, Aireontae Ersery, played five years at Minnesota before entering the 2025 NFL Draft. He’ll look to instantly impact the team’s lackluster offensive line.
